Guinness Beer Cheese Dip ☘️🧀🍺 Dark, Malty, and Loaded with Sharp Cheese — Dip Like It’s Dublin

Guinness Beer Cheese Dip brings deep stout flavor into creamy cheese territory — roasty, tangy, smooth, and perfect for game day, St. Patrick’s Day, or literally any time melted cheese is the answer.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8 as a dip)

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup Guinness or other dry Irish stout
• ¾ cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 6 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1½ cups sharp white cheddar, shredded
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard (or 1 tsp whole grain)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Optional: pinch of cayenne or splash of hot sauce for heat

Instructions

Step 1: Make a Beer Roux

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbling and golden (don’t brown it).

Step 2: Add Guinness & Milk

Slowly whisk in Guinness, then milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 3: Melt in the Cheese

Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth. Add shredded cheddar a handful at a time, stirring constantly to melt evenly.

Step 4: Season & Serve

Stir in garlic powder, mustard, pepper, and any heat elements if using. Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot — preferably in a small fondue pot or warm skillet.

Beer Tips

• Guinness Draught or Extra Stout = roasty, rich, iconic
• Milk stout = creamier and slightly sweet
• Avoid hoppy or overly bitter stouts — stick with balanced styles

Serving Ideas

• Soft pretzels or pretzel bites
• Thick-cut fries or waffle chips
• Bratwurst or bangers & mash
• Roasted cauliflower or broccoli
• Rye crackers, crusty bread, or beer bread

Flavor Variations

• Add caramelized onions or stout-glazed bacon bits
• Swap white cheddar for smoked gouda or Dubliner cheese
• Stir in a spoon of horseradish for Irish pub-style zip
• Use as a topping for burgers, sliders, or loaded nachos

Pro Tips

• Use block cheese and shred yourself for smoothest melt
• Keep it warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot if serving for a crowd
• If it thickens too much, stir in a splash of milk or beer to loosen
• Store leftovers in fridge and reheat gently with a splash of liquid

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Final Thoughts

Guinness Beer Cheese Dip is rich, malty, creamy, and completely crave-worthy — the kind of dip that makes a pint and a pretzel feel like a full meal. It’s comfort food with pub character, and it delivers.

Stir it. Melt it. Pour it dark and dip deep. ☘️🧀🍺🔥

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